Stop fucking procrastinating and tell that person you're not able to do that thing for them.

Sometimes people have trouble getting started because they're overwhelmed by everything they have to do. Learn to say no. Learn to renegotiate. Stop dicking around and tell someone "I'm sorry, I thought I'd be able to do this, but I haven't got time at the moment". Then get on with something more important.

Bonus points: learn a tactic to help with avoiding this in future – the qualified yes.